How much do you think he is getting paid then? he didnt really defeat anyone of importance to earn his spot, it was given to him by Ray Wheatly, plus the guy is damaged goods.

While what you say is true he is still the mandatory to fight the winner of Geale-Mundine. I think Sturm would be paying Sam good money to get that mandatory spot for another World title shot. Don't think Sturm is to keen to go after his old WBA belt against Golovkin. No idea how much but it would be but alot more than 30-40k IMO.